Average Cost of Movers in Fort Wayne
Based on the price calculation of 7 reviews, we estimate that a move within Fort Wayne should very roughly cost $955.
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293 movers in Fort Wayne
Norm's Moving and Hauling
"Don't use Norm's Moving Company. They damaged our house and the items they were moving and they don't want to take responsibility for it . The mover on site is denying damage was even done. If you want your items delivered in one piece and your ho..."
American Red Ball Movers
"This is how it works you pay for full coverage and they never give you back not even 1/2 of what your items are worth not even 1/3 and you can nerver get anyonw onthe phone frankly they are ridiculous if you can please save yourself use a diffretn..."
All Directions Moving & Delivery
"I have moved 5 times using moving companies and had no issues. I still have nightmares about this 2 mile move. Poor communication, broken items, extremely unprofessional, very disorganized. RUN in the other direction."
Lewis & Michael Inc
"Their storage services are horrible. I had items picked up Nov. 2013 and put in storage in Columbus OH. The items were returned to me with significant water damage that destroyed many items."
Two Men and a Truck
"Sold me fake insurance, broke very expensive furniture and want to spray paint it. Owner called me names screamed at me on personal line. Corporate is just as abusive. No one cares. My $5000 bed that has chunks of missing parts, had a leak totally..."
Rose Moving and Storage
"They took possession of our merchandise on June 12th. We paid for the entire move up front. It too three weeks for our things to be delivered. We had to go buy a loveseat for the living room just so we would have somewhere to sit. They take your ..."
Transport USA Inc
"This company uses other companies to ship things. I told them the weight of my stuff, and they gave me an estimate for the price based on the probably volume. On moving day, the volume was 3 times what they had estimated, and they wanted to charge..."
Morse Moving and Storage
"The worst possible moving experience. After signing the contract based off of promises and timelines this company completely disregarded any verbal confirmation and then would dismiss, redirect, lie, omit, avoid, and become aggressive. This treatm..."
DMS Moving Systems
"My grandfather clock is still in pieces a month later. They said they would send someone to pack it up and never did. They also said they would send someone to put it together and never did. The movers themselves took it apart and there are pieces..."
Premier Relocations
"Save yourself the trouble and hire a different company. This company comes in feeds you a bunch of crap. SOUNDS GOOD BEWARE!!!! They will destroy your property and when you file a claim, they pretty much tell you. You can still use it even though ..."
Zippy Shell Greater Columbus
"I’m moving from Detroit to Orlando. The day my pod was to be delivered I got an email at 6:30 PM saying my delivery was rescheduled. When I called they could not tell me why it needed to be rescheduled, simply that it did and nothing could be done..."
Hercules Movers
"My wife and I recently moved and hired Hercules Movers to help out. When we called for a quote, the representative was incredibly friendly and helpful. He took a complete inventory of the items we needed to move from our 1600 square foot house, an..."
Corrigan Moving Systems
"We chose Corrigan because it was $2,000 cheaper than the competitors, and we had a good experience with them long ago. This time we used them to move across the country to Washington. The sales pitch sounded great; the experience has been terrible..."
University Moving & Storage
"I was assigned third party mover, University Moving and Storage by North American Van Lines on 12/8/22. I met with Blake Bruns who assured me that my move would be treated as if I were family. I requested packing services for garage items only. On..."
What to know when moving to Fort Wayne, IN
Crime & Safety: What the Numbers Say
In Indiana, the crime rates show some notable trends. The state has seen a decrease in both violent and property crimes over recent years.
- Violent crime: 269.3 per 100,000 people, which is lower than the national average of 325.3.
- Property crime: 1,121.6 per 100,000 people, compared to the national average of 1,546.9.
- Notable trend: Homicides decreased by 48.1% since 2022.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (state-level summarized data for Indiana).
Schools & Higher Ed
Fort Wayne has a strong educational presence with access to several institutions.
- Total postsecondary institutions: 13
- Institutions with College Scorecard data: 12
Source: ArcGIS Postsecondary School Locations (NCES) + College Scorecard (ED).
Weather & Getting Outside
Allen County experiences about 29.9 inches of precipitation annually, with 126 rainy days each year. Snowfall totals around 3.1 inches, with about 29 snowy days.
- Parks & outdoor spots worth checking out:
- Headwaters Park (4.6 stars, 2,548 reviews)
- Lakeside Park (4.7 stars, 1,960 reviews)
- Kreager Park (4.7 stars, 1,667 reviews)
- Promenade Park (4.7 stars, 1,667 reviews)
Sources: NOAA Climate Data Online, Google Places.
Jobs & the Local Economy
In Allen County, the job market appears stable with a low unemployment rate.
- Unemployment rate: 2.6% as of December 2025
- Employed individuals: 195,356
- Labor force: 200,500
Source: BLS Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS).